This Hoppin Down The Bunny Trail Mix recipe includes whole grains and good for you seeds. It’s a great snack that’s perfect after school or when traveling.
This post is sponsored by Baker’s. This recipe and opinions are 100% my own.
When my kids were younger, the first words out of their mouths after school were “I’m hungry, what is there to eat?” Sound familiar? With school starting again soon, I wanted to put something together that anyone would love. Hoppin Down The Bunny Trail Mix recipe quickly disappeared from my kitchen.
As I often do, I developed this recipe as I was shopping at my local Baker’s Grocery store. I always start in their produce area and then head for their health market. I picked up some sunflower and pumpkin seeds as well as these cute little bunny crackers. I’ve eaten them before and knew they were full of whole grains and taste delicious.
Before I left, I had some pretzels, miniature marshmallows, and honey nut cereal. I got home and mixed up a coconut oil honey mixture that I heated and mixed into my cereal, seeds, and pretzels and then set it out to dry. It was delicious, but while I was devouring doing quality control, I thought “would I want this stuff sticking in my kids’ teeth?” Nope was my immediate answer and instead, I roasted my seeds and mixed up the ingredients as is.
What I got was an easy and delicious trail mix recipe that anyone would like to munch on. I put it in a zip closure bag and like I said it disappeared…with John as he went back to work.
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Hoppin Down The Bunny Trail Mix Recipe
Ingredients
- 2 cups Kroger Honey Nut Bitz cereal
- 1/4 cup Simple Truth Organic raw pumpkin seeds
- 1/4 cup Simple Truth Organic raw sunflower seeds
- 2 cups Kroger Pretzel Haus stick pretzels
- 1 box Annie's Friends Bunny Grahams
- 2 cups Kroger miniature marshmallows
Instructions
- Preheat an oven to 325°F. Spread seeds out on a rimmed baking sheet and bake for 8 minutes. Stir and back for an additional 6 minutes. Cool completely.
- In a large bowl combine all ingredients and stir together.
- Store in an airtight container.
If you would like another great snack that everyone will love, my Vanilla Nut Granola is delicious!
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petra08 says
What a perfect snack! I love seeds and even better mixed with pretzels, chocolate and mini marshmallows! I am not sure I would be able to stop snacking! 🙂
Julie Menghini says
Thank you, Petra! I think I was quoted as saying just one more bite then I’m done.
Suchitra says
This trail mix is a kid’s delight with all their favorite things in it! Great job Julie! Thanks for sharing this recipe here at Fiesta Friday! Happy Friendship Day!
Julie Menghini says
Thank you Su! I appreciate you co-hosting this week too!
Michelle says
Julie–. This is perfect for for a hike too! Especially with the name! Really curious about the garbanzo beans now!
Thanks!
Michelle
Julie Menghini says
Hahaha I’ve got to get that garbanzo post done. This would be a great snack for hiking or camping too. Thanks, Michelle!
Shari says
What a yummy snack you put together, Julie! I like the name, too. I think kids (and adults) would love this when they get home from school and work and just can’t wait until dinner to eat something. I hope you will tell us about the garbanzo beans! 🙂 Beautiful photos!
apuginthekitchen says
Really a delicious snack mix Julie. I could see myself dipping into that bowl a lot.
Julie Menghini says
Thank you Suzanne! I think it’ll be fun to set out for the kids when our neighborhood gets together. I’ve snacked on those bunnies before and they are yummy and not bad nutritionally!
Loretta says
How cute are the lil bunnies in your trail mix Julie 🙂 Just in time for the wee ones going back to school. You’ve been polishing up your site I see, like that “jump to recipe” badge right at the top. I do like scrolling through pictures and tablescapes though, so always love to see pictures, and yours are just lovely.
Julie Menghini says
Thank you Loretta! I like trail mix when we travel, especially flying. I like looking at the photos and stories too but there are others that just want the recipes so hopefully they’ll like the jump button. It’s been really slow this summer and I didn’t work to hard at anything! I think I’m getting a better eye on the photos, but as soon as I say that and I can’t get a picture that I like. Are you back for the rest of the summer or will you be jet setting again before the snow flies?
[email protected] says
Mmmmm! This sounds so yummy, Julie. The hint of graham adds an extra layer of flavor to the trail mix. Those little bunnies would make kids of all ages smile! (I was waiting for the garbanzo beans! 🙂 ) Thanks for sharing today, Julie! Back-to-school days are just around the corner! ♡
Julie Menghini says
Thank you so much Dawn! Those little bunnies are delicious even for a big kid like me. I appreciate you stopping by!
lynn says
This looks so good! I love the photos as well!
Julie Menghini says
Thank you so much Lynz! Hugs!!
Jessica Kafka says
Sound delicious, I know my kids will love this! It is a perfect after school snack. Can’t wait to find out about the garbanzo beans too!
Julie Menghini says
Thank you Jess! It’s a cliff hanger LOL!